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MP Troy Bell fights move to have trial held in Adelaide

UPDATED | A South Australian MP facing fraud charges has opposed a bid to have his trial held in Adelaide’s Supreme Court because of the gravity and complexity of the case.

Marshall still open to nuclear power

Premier Steven Marshall says establishing a nuclear generation industry in South Australia is not on his “short-term” radar but it could “come back onto the agenda further down the track” as he considers “every option to ensure we have lower energy prices”.

Troy Bell makes his presence known as he doorknocks in Mount Gambier. Photos: Tom Richardson / InDaily

STREETVIEW: Sermons on the Mount

Former Liberal Troy Bell could spend the next four years propping up South Australia’s next Government, but he’s also likely to spend some of them fighting for his freedom in court. In the latest in our series of insights into life on the campaign trail, we visit a seat in the state’s South-East that plays backdrop to one of the state election’s most intriguing subplots, and which could prove the key to power – but for whom?

Rann-era independent minister backs Troy Bell

Former independent MP for Mount Gambier and Rann Government minister Rory McEwen says he’s “delighted” that former Liberal Troy Bell will recontest the South-East seat despite Bell being charged with a string of criminal offences, declaring him “a wonderful local member”.

'I'm still fighting for Mount Gambier', charged Lib insists

Labor is stepping up its presence in the south-east as it seeks to destabilise the Liberals’ chances of holding the newly-vulnerable seat of Mount Gambier, but incumbent Troy Bell says the move “demonstrates the desperation of a party that will do and say anything to stay in power” – and hasn’t ruled out re-contesting the seat himself.

Speaker may bypass by-election if Bell resigns

There may be no by-election in Mount Gambier even if former Liberal MP Troy Bell bows to political pressure and resigns from parliament.

"Untenable": Labor demands Bell resign from parliament

Labor has come out swinging after Troy Bell’s court appearance this morning as it seeks to intensify pressure on Liberal leader Steven Marshall, with Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis declaring the Mount Gambier MP’s continued presence in parliament is “untenable”.

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